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Volcano Under the City

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Learners examine the different flow rates of liquids and how lava's viscosity influences flow.  In this liquids lesson students complete several handouts and a lab activity.

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liquids, viscosity, data analysis

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data, liquid, viscosity, science
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2006
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